NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Graves' disease is brought to the ER with a suspected thyroid storm. The nurse expects to see what signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Thyroid storm presents with fever, tachycardia, agitation, and sweating. None of the options fully match, but A (irregular heartbeat, vomiting) is closest, though seizures and jaundice are less typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child admitted with asthma. Upon the morning rounds, the nurse finds an O2 sat of 78%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An O2 sat of 78% indicates severe hypoxemia, so applying oxygen is the first action to stabilize the child.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with possible pernicious anemia. Which data would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A red, beefy tongue is a classic sign of pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency affecting mucosal tissues.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving end-of-life care and tells the nurse that he has not always lived the way he should have or treated his children well. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting that the client has regrets (
B) is empathetic and opens further discussion without judgment. Asking for details (
A), dismissing concerns (
C), or suggesting forgiveness (
D) may not be appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should visit which of the following clients first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain in a client with a history of angina suggests possible cardiac ischemia, requiring immediate assessment.